Vacancies

Post: Secretary

The South African High Commission requires the services of a Secretary (Political Section).

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years schooling.
• One year Secretarial Diploma / Certificate.
• Proficiency in business English.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Secretary / Personal Assistant.
• Previous experience in a Diplomatic Mission and knowledge of South Africa would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in various software programmes (Microsoft Office).

Duties include:

• Provide Secretarial duties and diary management to the High Commissioner and other Officials
• Organising travel and itineraries
• Assisting with co-ordination of diplomatic and social events.
• Attend to logistics for functions.
• Assisting with all administration and clerical functions related to the Office of the High Commissioner and Political Section.
• Writing and processing of official documentation in English.

Salary

A minimum salary of AUD 51,985-00 per annum excluding benefits. The starting salary will be calculated according to qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Conditions

Applicants should submit their applications together with the following documentation:

• A cover letter
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Applications must include at least three contactable references

Applications and relevant documents must be sent to:

South African High Commission
Corner State Circle and Rhodes Place
Yarralumla
Canberra 2600 ACT
madishan@dirco.gov.za

For attention: Ms N Madisha

Closing Date For Applications

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15h00 Friday, 24 March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.